Reporter

MediaNews Group • Lowell, MA

3d • $15 - $19 • Remote

About The Position

The Lowell Sun is seeking a journalist to cover stories affecting the Lowell-area community, including breaking news, public safety, local government, human-interest features, and other issues important to readers. The reporter will work in the community to identify stories, ask questions, and build sources. The position is remote, but candidates must reside in the Lowell, Massachusetts area. It involves occasional driving to events, contacts, sources, press conferences, training sessions, and meetings, and may require work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong command of English, including excellent grammar needed for writing and editing.
• Proficiency with technology, including PCs, social media platforms, and smartphones.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Passion for the local news beat and a curious nature; reporting must be unbiased.
• Experience in news reporting, news writing, shooting video, taking photographs, and using social media.
• Must reside in the Lowell, Massachusetts area.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass the required pre-employment checks, including a full background check and MVR.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be available for shift work and may need to work various hours outside normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

• College education or a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Familiarity with WordPress.
• Prior work experience at a daily, weekly, or community newspaper.

Responsibilities

• Attend and report on news events, producing stories, features, analysis, and enterprise reporting.
• Gather, prepare, and post breaking news stories to the web.
• Tell stories through multimedia and social media.
• Develop sources and relationships in the coverage area.
• Attend events, write stories, capture and edit multimedia, and post stories by daily deadlines.
• Travel around the region to attend events and meet with contacts, sources, and press conferences.
• Work autonomously and collaborate with other journalists.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $15.00–$19.00, plus a cell phone stipend.
• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; 401(k); paid time off; and select paid holidays. Benefits are subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED